Actual Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 on the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday, transferring 5 factors clear on the high of La Liga. Jude Bellingham scored the decisive purpose within the first half, serving to Xabi Alonso’s facet snap Barcelona’s successful streak in El Clásicos from final season. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring for Madrid with a low end after Bellingham’s intelligent go, earlier than Fermin López equalised for Barcelona within the thirty eighth minute, assisted by Marcus Rashford.Bellingham restored Madrid’s lead 5 minutes later, tapping in after Eder Militao nodded Vinicius Jr.’s cross again into his path. Barcelona dominated possession within the first half, however Madrid had been extra harmful on the break. An early penalty for Madrid was overturned after VAR assessment, and Mbappé had a purpose disallowed for offside. Later, a penalty awarded to Madrid after Eric Garcia’s handball was denied by a fantastic save from Wojciech Szczesny. Barcelona had been lacking a number of key gamers, together with Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, and Dani Olmo. Lamine Yamal, coming back from a groin damage, struggled to affect the sport, sending a long-range effort nicely over the bar within the second half. Madrid maintained management within the closing phases, bringing on Rodrygo and Brahim Diaz, whereas Barcelona had few attacking choices. Even a late effort from Ronald Araujo, pushed ahead as a makeshift striker, did not threaten Thibaut Courtois. Tensions boiled over within the remaining moments, with Pedri despatched off for a second yellow card after a late foul on Aurelien Tchouameni.

A quick sideline conflict adopted, with gamers from each side concerned after the ultimate whistle. The win marks Madrid’s ninth victory in ten league video games this season and highlighted their potential to carry out in high-pressure matches, whereas Barcelona proceed to handle squad limitations below Marcus Sorg, standing in for suspended coach Hansi Flick.